April 14, 2025 - Council Highlights

From the meeting held on April 14, 2025

Mayor’s Report

On April 5, 2025 Mayor Pranger had a lot of fun participating in the Chilliwack Plowing Society Annual Plowing Match, where she placed second in the “Politicians Class” match.

(Mayor Pranger, 2025 Chilliwack Plowing Society Annual Plowing Match)

Mayor Pranger and Councillors Post and Spaeti attended the Celebration of Life for Neil Brewer, the inaugural Freedom of the District of Kent recipient, on April 12, 2025. Neil was a member of Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue for 35 years, during which he went above and beyond the call of duty. Councillor Post wished comfort to his family and Mayor Pranger expressed her gratitude for his many contributions to not only the Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue but to Search and Rescue throughout the Province. To learn more about Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue, check out their website: https://khsar.ca/

Council Report

Councillor Spaeti took a moment to highlight the upcoming registration for swimming lessons for residents of the District of Kent and its Regional Partners, Village of Harrison Hot Springs, and surrounding First Nation communities. Registration for those residents will open April 15, while registration for non-regional partner residents opens April 22. To register please contact the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre at 604-796-8891.

Councillor Spaeti also brought attention to the Free Easter egg hunt on April 19 in Pioneer Park from 9:30 am – 10:30 am. The event is in partnership with the Agassiz-Harrison Museum and the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre, and will feature crafts, hot chocolate at the Museum, and an easter egg hunt!

Agassiz Elementary Secondary School 2025 Graduation Donation

Mayor Pranger and Council unanimously approved the donation of recreation passes as silent auction items to the Agassiz Elementary Secondary graduating class of 2025 for their dry grad event. The Graduating class goal is to raise $8,000 to send the grads on a cruise along the Vancouver harbour. They are asking the community to help by donating silent auction items that will be used for the May 26, 2025 Burger and Brew night, to donate or learn more please email beekacameron@hotmail.com.

BC Hyrdro Community Regreening Program Grant

Staff have successfully applied for a BC Hydro Community Regreening Program Grant of up to $1,932.00 to be used to support District park enhancement projects. This grant will be used to plant trees along east Pioneer Avenue, Harrison Highlands Park, and Westlin Park.

Canadian Award for Financial Reporting – 2023 Annual Financial Report

The District of Kent has been presented the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the annual financial report of 2023. Mayor Pranger expressed her gratitude to our Financial Services Team and Corporate Administration for once again receiving this achievement. To learn more read our recent Press Release.

Lets’emot Regional Recreation & Aquatic Centre Fundraising

In February the District of Kent proudly surpassed the halfway milestone in its fundraising efforts for the Lets’emot Regional Recreation & Aquatic Centre raising over $500,000. This achievement has only been successful thanks to our wonderful community supporters who raised $270,000, and our corporate sponsors:

• Timbro Contracting
• Enbridge
• Marlon Recreational Products Ltd.
• Agassiz Fire Department Society
• Agassiz-Harrison Rod & Gun Club
• St. Anthony's of Padua's Parish Thrift Store

It was noted that other Corporate Sponsors who provided in-kind services including Armstrong Sand and Gravel and Agassiz Ready Mix Concrete will also be recognized once their respective contracts are completed.

Thank you to the Lets’emot Regional Aquatic Centre Fundraising Committee, especially Bob Penner, for the second successful golf tournament held on April 5, 2025. The next fundraising event is at the Agassiz Speedway on May 24, 2025.

Councillor Spaeti highlighted how it is truly the small amounts that have helped bring the District to this large goal. Reaching this achievement shows just how excited our community is to see this project come to life.

“Every drop helps fill the pool” – Mayor Pranger

For more information on the Lets’emot Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre, please visit the page on our website by clicking here.